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Aruba Switches vs Extreme VDX [EOL] comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
Aruba Switches support varies; some find quick and helpful service, while others report slow responses or regional inconsistencies.
No sentiment score available
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
4.5
Aruba Switches need better network access, stability, user interface, documentation, integration, and security, with management and pricing improvements.
No sentiment score available
Improving the distribution network across regions would be beneficial.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Aruba Switches are praised for scalability, flexibility, and adaptability, supporting various configurations while enabling seamless integration and future growth.
No sentiment score available
I would rate the scalability of the product an eight out of ten.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
4.7
Aruba Switches are generally more affordable than Cisco, with competitive pricing and simpler licensing, although costs can vary.
No sentiment score available
The pricing of some products, such as the 6300M switch, is considered a significant cost.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Aruba Switches are highly rated for their stability and reliability, performing well with minimal issues and no crashes.
No sentiment score available
I have sites that have been running for many years with no issues.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
7.8
Aruba Switches offer easy deployment, robust management, high reliability, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness, integrating well with ClearPass.
No sentiment score available
In the hotel sector, IGMP 3 is particularly valuable for IPTV.
 

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Switches
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
81
Ranking in other categories
Ethernet Switches (2nd)
Extreme VDX [EOL]
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Michael-Sugg - PeerSpot reviewer
As a managed service provider, it's important to have a solution that can manage everything from one console
There are some growing pains with Aruba Central. When you first launch the wireless access points or switches, a lot of updates are needed to get Aruba Central ready, especially on the access points, so the initial deployment time could improve. I would hope that I could just turn it on and leave the updates until later on. The switches themselves probably did okay. I'm primarily referring to the wireless access points. There was a lot of back and forth before everything was in sync. It took hours. I can't think of any missing features, but it would be nice if there were a free version of Aruba Central for my small business clients that doesn't have as many features.
Osama Ahmed LUBBAD - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable, scalable, and problem-free solution
Software needs to be updated regularly in order to maintain security and performance. However, in some cases, it is necessary to stack switches in order to meet the needs of the network. Although Cisco switches are able to stack, other switches are not as simple to stack. I would like the ability to stack with different switch brands.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
24%
Government
19%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Switches?
Aruba lives up to the expectations of the tech giant hewlett packard enterprise providing excellent networking capabilities at a very affordable price compared to the equivalent from another tech g...
What needs improvement with Aruba Switches?
The power supplies are generally susceptible to power fluctuations and failure due to these fluctuations.
What do you like most about Extreme VDX?
The most valuable feature of Extreme VDX is that we have had no problems and the solution's performance is excellent.
What needs improvement with Extreme VDX?
Software needs to be updated regularly in order to maintain security and performance. However, in some cases, it is necessary to stack switches in order to meet the needs of the network. Although C...
What advice do you have for others considering Extreme VDX?
I give the solution a nine out of ten because we don't have any problems. Most customers prefer products that don't have too many problems. I would recommend Extreme VDX as the first option because...
 

Also Known As

8400 Series, 8320 Series, 5400R Series, 3810 Series, 2930M Series, 2930F Series, 2920 Series, 2540 Series, 2530 Series
VDX, Brocade VDX
 

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Sample Customers

Purdue University
Niagra Falls Bridge Commission, Medien System Partner, CDE Lightband, MaximumASP
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